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139aw-12 Jul

Maj. Joe Lembke talks about the wing's participation in a Mass Accident Response Exercise, or MARE on July 11, 2018. A big shoutout to students from Central High School (St. Joseph, Missouri) Junior ROTC who role played during the exercise. Sound of Speed Airshow

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139aw-11 Jul

The 139th, along with Buchanan County Emergency Services, are preparing for the upcoming Sound of Speed Airshow with an emergency exercise to test first responders' abilities to respond to different scenarios. We are always ready!

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139aw-07 Jul

"There's no place like home." Welcome back!

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139aw-06 Jul

Congratulations, Lt. Col. Greg Stewart who retires with 26 years of service in the Air National Guard! Stewart, who is the commander of the 180th Airlift Squadron, also flew his ‘fini flight’ on the C-130 Hercules aircraft.

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139aw-05 Jul

Welcome home! Family and friends welcome home their loved ones from an overseas deployment. #AirNationalGuard

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139aw-04 Jul

Happy Independence Day!

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139aw-03 Jul

The wing honored Lt. Col. Kim Smith during her retirement ceremony at Rosecrans. She was the officer in charge of the medical section of the Missouri National Guard’s Homeland Response Force, now known as Detachment 1, 139th Medical Group.

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139aw-01 Jul

Just an annual reminder to stay safe this Independence Day! Keep safe distance, supervise children using fireworks, only use fireworks outside in a clear area, be aware of pets Use common sense!

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139aw-29 Jun

The Best Youth Sports organization visited the base today!

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139aw-29 Jun

Attendees of the AATTC's annual symposium got a close-up look at an upgraded C-130H Hercules aircraft. The plane features eight bladed propellers instead of four as well as new engines. The aircraft is assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming National Guard.

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139aw-26 Jun

The F-16 Viper Demo Team is coming to the Sound of Speed Air Show in August! #SoundofSpeed #Airshow https://twitter.com/SOSairshow/status/1009895015382994945

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139aw-26 Jun

Our very own Detachment 1 of the 139th Medical Group embodied the attitude of service before self while training in Springfield. The airmen teamed up with soldiers for Homeland Response Force training. http://www.139aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1560068/airmen-train-in-homeland-response/

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139aw-22 Jun

Cub Scouts from around the area toured the 139th today!

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139aw-21 Jun

The 139th was honored to win the Employer of Excellence Award at the Women of Excellence Awards luncheon today. The luncheon marks the 17th annual event, which honors women in the community whose service in professional and volunteer roles helps to make St. Joseph a better place.

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139aw-20 Jun

Chief Master Sgt. Kris Neros, command chief of the 139th Airlift Wing, talks about the Rosecrans Chiefs Association and Airmen and Family Readiness Program annual golf tournament on June 15, 2018, in St. Joseph, Mo. Money raised for the event goes to the family program.

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139aw-18 Jun

Great story on one Airman’s journey to become a flight engineer on the C-130 Hercules aircraft! https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1548986/face-of-defense-airman-excels-at-flight-engineer-schoolhouse/

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139aw-16 Jun

Members of the United Way Leadership St. Joseph program got to tour the base this week. The program is a leadership development program made up of employees in St. Joseph.

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139aw-15 Jun

Airmen tee off in the annual golf tournament! The tournament was hosted by the Rosecrans Chiefs' Association and Airman and Family Readiness Program. Proceeds go to the family program.

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139aw-15 Jun

Airmen from the 139th recently started a book club. The club provides an opportunity for professional development and is open to all members.

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@139aw-04 Oct

Over 40 medical Airmen from the wing participated in Homeland Response Force training in Columbia, Missouri, as par… https://t.co/1K5tsOvpIJ

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@139aw-28 Sep

Airlift isn’t possible without proper maintenance! @AirNatlGuard aircraft maintainers ensured the C-130 Hercules ai… https://t.co/VJPCR6QmEB

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@139aw-24 Sep

The @AirNatlGuard is taking the lead on airlift support for Saber Junction 18. Aircrews from @montanaguard,… https://t.co/7e4Ag4gEAX

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@139aw-11 Sep

Today we honor the men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. #Neverforget #PatriotDay https://t.co/4ZOv9AHMfJ

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@139aw-11 Sep

RT @USNationalGuard: Today is Patriot Day. As WE look back on the day WE were attacked; remembering and honoring the lives lost, Sept. 11,…

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@139aw-30 Aug

Nearly 70,000 visitors came out to the @SOSairshow where they witnessed various acts including the @ViperDemoTeam a… https://t.co/itegvs880V

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@139aw-30 Aug

RT @BlueAngels: The entire #BlueAngels team wants to thank the 139th Airlift Wing Fabrication Support Section of the Missouri Air National…

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@139aw-26 Aug

RT @SOSairshow: Did ya know the @BlueAngels haven't visited St. Joe in 8 years! So we are more than thrilled to have them back this year at…

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@139aw-26 Aug

RT @Missouri_NG: Help us congratulate the newest members of the @139AW on their enlistment into the @Missouri_NG and @usairforce. @SOSairs…

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@139aw-15 Aug

Missouri Governor @GovParsonMO talks with Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing of the @Missouri_NG during a… https://t.co/7cjDnLR1pf

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@139aw-15 Aug

RT @SOSairshow: We're just around the corner, and we couldn't be more thrilled! Who's coming to see this amazing air show?! https://t.co/5m…

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@139aw-14 Aug

RT @GovParsonMO: Proud of our @Missouri_NG service men & women at Rosecrans Air Force Base in St. Joseph - home of the 139th Operations Gro…

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@139aw-14 Aug

Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing joined fellow service members at the The Kansas City @Chiefs training camp for m… https://t.co/2vePlXLK0N

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@139aw-13 Aug

Whether it's understanding the blended retirement system, changes in the tax law, or debt management, the wing has… https://t.co/UvGPTKyQTe

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@139aw-10 Aug

RT @DeptofDefense: Happy Birthday to us! On August 10, 1947, President Harry Truman established the Department of Defense to unify the mili…

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@139aw-07 Aug

https://t.co/sf1wDgXz4j Last week, the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center hosted the 5th annual MAF Data Lin… https://t.co/KwdufXc3FR

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@139aw-03 Aug

Boy Scout troops from around the area got a chance to tour the base and fly in one of our C-130s today! https://t.co/vjJmbjmfOe

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@139aw-02 Aug

We've got an upgrade on our engines! It may look the same on the outside but the inside has a fresh new look! The… https://t.co/i7kNTspP1X

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@139aw-31 Jul

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manny Rivera assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Gua… https://t.co/55nCCVLYMS

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@139aw-27 Jul

Educators had an amazing opportunity to tour Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, as well as fly in one of our C-130… https://t.co/zigAF3ME98

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